After Reading Trollope's History of Florence
The book is a historical novel that explores the Renaissance period in Florence, Italy. It delves into the city's politics, art, and culture during the 15th century, focusing on the powerful Medici family and their influence on the city's development. The narrative spans several decades, covering significant events and figures of the time, including the rise of Lorenzo de' Medici and the reign of Pope Leo X.
By Eugene Field · First published 1895 · Genre: Poetry, Historical, Literary · 773 words
First lines
My books are on their shelves again And clouds lie low with mist and rain. Afar the Arno murmurs low The tale of fields of melting snow. List to the bells of times agone The while I wait me for the dawn.
Beneath great Giotto's Campanile The gray ghosts throng; their whispers steal From poets' bosoms long since dust; They ask me now to go. I trust Their fleeter footsteps where again They come at night and live as men.
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After Reading Trollope's History of Florence is listed on Textopian as an essay by Eugene Field, dated 1895 CE.
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- Work type: Essay
- Author: Eugene Field
- Date: 1895 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Poetry, Historical, Literary, Romantic, Cultural
- Length: 773 words
- Structure: 1 section, 13 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Poetry — The work is written in verse, employing poetic devices and structure.
- Historical — The poem references historical figures and events related to Florence's past.
- Literary — The text engages with literary themes and allusions to classical literature and art.
- Romantic — The poem expresses deep emotional connections to the beauty and history of Florence.
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Poetry · Historical · Italian History · Florence · Travel · Reflections · Literary Criticism · Autobiographical · Personal Narrative · Cultural Commentary · Art Appreciation · Architecture